EP1675775B1 - Metal pallet - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to pallets and in particular to a multi-purpose pallet having detachable components.
- Pallets made of wood are typically used throughout the world for easy storing and transporting of goods. These pallets are generally of a square shape having an upper and lower deck made of a series of wooden planks and at least two solid wooden beams therebetween. The pallet is normally nailed together and includes slots within which a forklift's tines or other material handling devices can be located for lifting and moving the pallet.
- Known pallets suffer from many disadvantages. For example; they are expensive to manufacture; require repeated repair; are limited to standard sizes; have protruding fixings or connections; are limited in the amount they can carry; are easy to damage or break; are heavy; difficult to attach additional components when required; absorb moisture, liquids and odours; are a fire risk; can have termite and insect contamination; splinter easily; the nails can loosen; have a short life span and the timber used is generally from hardwood forests.
- wood pallets damaged easily and the repair or replacement of the pallet is expensive, time consuming and it is usually easier to just discard the pallet. Further, wood pallets retain dirt and other undesirable substances which minimises their use in contamination or hygienic areas such as the food or medical industries.
- WO 86/00866 discusses a steel material handling pallet having a deck of corrugated planks and a base of corrugated portions welded to bearers.
- Each bearer consists of a pair of U-shaped channels each having a web portion and sloping legs.
- DE 2 333 811 A1 discloses a metal pallet having a spacer which consists of two curved portions, each portion extending separately between the decks of the pallet.
- said central webs are substantially normal to said decks.
- said top and bottom webs are releasably secured to said decks.
- said webs are releasably secured to said decks and/or each other by fastening means.
- said fastening means are threaded fasteners.
- said pallet includes a plurality of holes for receiving each said fastening means.
- said pallet is of a generally rectangular configuration having a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges.
- At least one edge includes a cover plate.
- At least one elongate bearer includes a stiffener.
- At least one bearer includes an end cap.
- said top and/or bottom deck is of a profiled configuration.
- said profiled configuration are corrugations.
- said pallet includes sheet material secured to at least one said deck.
- said pallet includes cavities for receipt of tines of a forklift or other handling equipment.
- said cavities are located on all sides of said pallet.
- a pallet 1 manufactured of metal typically galvanised steel or aluminium.
- the pallet 1 includes a top deck 5, a bottom deck 10 and at least two elongate bearers 15 securing the decks 5, 10 together.
- each bearer 15 has a first portion 16 and a second portion 17 extending separately between the decks 5, 10 and having a top web 20 and a bottom web 25 connected to a central web 30 by inclined portions 35.
- the webs 20, 25, 30 of the first and second portions 16, 17 are releasably secured to each other and the decks 5, 10 by fastening means 40 such as a threaded fastener which is typically located in holes 45.
- the central webs 30 are substantially vertical or normal to the decks 5, 10.
- the portions 16, 17 of the bearers 15 are positioned abutting each other and fastening means 40 in the form of a threaded fastener or the like secure the two central webs 30 together.
- the pallet 1 can also include a counter-sunk bore or aperture in the holes 45 for hiding the fastening means 40 below the plane of the adjacent surfaces. This will ensure no sharp objects, such as the end of a bolt, protrude above the adjacent surface of the deck 5, 10.
- the elongate bearer 15 can also include a stiffener strip 50 to provide further support to the bearer 15 when the pallet 1 is required for heavy loads. The stiffener strip 50 is merely attached along the central web 30 at the holes 45 for the fastening means 40.
- the pallet 1 can also include many additional components to provide a more profiled pallet 1.
- the top or bottom decks 5, 10 can include profiled configurations such as corrugations as best seen in Figures 2 and 7a, 7b .
- Cover plates and end caps 55, 65 or the like as seen in Figures 3 and 4 could also be utilized.
- the top and bottom webs 20, 25 are load support flanges providing an opening 47 therebetween allowing access for attaching threaded fasteners such as screws or bolts or the like.
- the separator of the portions 16, 17 also allows for only one side of the bearer 15 to be replaced if required.
- the webs 20, 25 are abutting.
- a rounded non-sharp edge 39 is preferably provided between the webs 20, 25 and inclined portions 35. The overall dimensions of all components can change depending upon the required pallet 1.
- FIG 2 a standard 1000 x 1200 cm pallet 1 is shown.
- the pallet 1 dimensions can vary to suit particular industry requirements such as, 1165 x 1165 cm, for example.
- the decks 5, 10 can be in varying configurations, such as corrugations, flat panels, curves or the like.
- the corrugations for example, can be in any direction, nonuniform, and/or a combination of directions or shapes depending on the load to be lifted and moved.
- galvanised steel corrugations are shown providing superior strength and durability.
- the corrugations also provide maximum surface contact while retaining structural adequacy.
- a 100% flat surface 79 can be provided in place of the corrugations or affixed to the top of the corrugations (see Figure 4 ) or a combination of surfaces can be provided.
- the advantages of the pallet 1 as shown herein is that all components can be disassembled and reassembled or damaged components easily replaced, if required.
- Shaped sleeves 60 (as best seen in Figure 4 ) made of any material could also be added to cover edges and increase strength. End caps 55 could also be added to provide a more aesthetically looking pallet 1, provide impact resistance, cover apertures and edges at the ends of the bearers 15. If corrugations are used an edge strip 65 could also be provided to seal in any openings for hygiene requirements.
- FIGs 2 , 6a to 6c , 7a and 7b openings 75 for the tines or wheels of forklifts and pallet trucks.
- the pallet 1 could also include a cross member (not shown) between the bearers 15 or inside the corrugations to provide additional support for very heavy loads.
- Figure 4 also shows additional componentary including a lip 77 formed in the corrugations to ensure no sharp edges and to stiffen against impact from a forklift.
- a separate sleeve 60 could also be provided as mentioned above.
- the lip 77 also provides an increase in the horizontal strength of the pallet 1.
- This embodiment also shows a further sheet material 79 across the top of the corrugations and a stiffener strip 50.
- the sheet material 79 could be galvanised steel, timber, plastic or any other material, if required.
- Figures 5a to 5d and 8 show different embodiments of the bearer 15. These embodiments are utilised for different fastener combinations allowing easy access to the bearer 15. As seen in Figures 5a and 5b additional members 80 can be included to receive the decks 5, 10.
- Figures 6a to 6c , 7a and 7b show further embodiments of the invention, detailing openings 75 in the pallet 1 for allowing four way entry for a lifting device.
- FIG 8 shows a further embodiment of the invention having fastening means 40 in the form of a screw.
- the webs 20 and 25 are turned inward to reduce sharp edges.
- the pallet 1 disclosed herein can be completely disassembled as all components can be replaced individually quickly and inexpensively.
- Pallet 1 has extremely strong load bearing capacity due to the angles of the members making up the portions 16, 17; has structural adequacy and load distribution for rotational movements; the shape can be altered in all dimensions and angles for various purposes; smooth non sharp surfaces on each bearer 15 horizontal side surfaces; small cross sectional area of end maximises width of openings 75 for fork lift tines; allows for bolted or screwed fixings 40 for joins and decks 5, 10 to bearers 15; holes or apertures 45 are recessed allowing for non protruding fixings/connections; external side has no visible joins, resists dirt collection; interior space is minimised to reduce contamination area; interior space small to enhance any cleaning pressure hose effect; the bearers 15 could be galvanised steel or aluminium.
- the additional sheet material layer 79 could be steel, timber, plastic, paperboard, composites or fibres.
- the steel bearers 15 for example could support timber decking and be secured by a threaded nail, bolt or the like.
- the bearer 15 shape allows for mid height horizontal stiffener 50 attachment for extra heavy loads; bearer shape can be segmented to allow for 4 way pallet option; deck 5, 10 can be adapted to 100% coverage if pallet 1 purpose requires; one or more additional decks 5, 10 could be added; allows hygienic adaptability for food industry requirements; deck board profile can have edge returns 77 roll formed to avoid sharp edges; deck board sleeve 60 to stiffen end against fork lift and pallet truck impact; bearer 15 shape allows for timber deck boards if necessary; deck board shape can have steel strip attached to cover cavities; deck board profile can have 45-60 degree folded ends to eliminate sharp edges; and alternatively deck boards can have horizontal angle cover attachment.
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- The present invention relates to pallets and in particular to a multi-purpose pallet having detachable components.
- Pallets made of wood are typically used throughout the world for easy storing and transporting of goods. These pallets are generally of a square shape having an upper and lower deck made of a series of wooden planks and at least two solid wooden beams therebetween. The pallet is normally nailed together and includes slots within which a forklift's tines or other material handling devices can be located for lifting and moving the pallet.
- Known pallets suffer from many disadvantages. For example; they are expensive to manufacture; require repeated repair; are limited to standard sizes; have protruding fixings or connections; are limited in the amount they can carry; are easy to damage or break; are heavy; difficult to attach additional components when required; absorb moisture, liquids and odours; are a fire risk; can have termite and insect contamination; splinter easily; the nails can loosen; have a short life span and the timber used is generally from hardwood forests. Of particular concern is that wood pallets damaged easily and the repair or replacement of the pallet is expensive, time consuming and it is usually easier to just discard the pallet. Further, wood pallets retain dirt and other undesirable substances which minimises their use in contamination or hygienic areas such as the food or medical industries.
- Metal and plastic pallets have also been developed. These types of pallets have many disadvantages similar to wood pallets.
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DE 2 333 811 A1 discloses a metal pallet having a spacer which consists of two curved portions, each portion extending separately between the decks of the pallet. - Accordingly, there is a need for a lightweight metal pallet that has releasably connectable parts for easy maintenance and repair, overcomes debris and contamination problems and includes no sharp edges.
- It is an object of the present invention to overcome or ameliorate some of the disadvantages of the prior art, or at least to provide a useful alternative.
- There is disclosed herein a metal pallet having:
- a top deck;
- a bottom deck; and
- at least two elongate bearers securing said decks together;
- each bearer having a first portion and second portion, each portion extends separately between said decks and has a top web and a bottom web connected to a central web by inclined portions,
- said central webs of said first and second portions being releasably secured together.
- Preferably, said central webs are substantially normal to said decks.
- Preferably, said top and bottom webs are releasably secured to said decks.
- Preferably, said webs are releasably secured to said decks and/or each other by fastening means.
- Preferably, said fastening means are threaded fasteners.
- Preferably, said pallet includes a plurality of holes for receiving each said fastening means.
- Preferably, said pallet is of a generally rectangular configuration having a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges.
- Preferably, at least one edge includes a cover plate.
- Preferably, at least one elongate bearer includes a stiffener.
- Preferably, at least one bearer includes an end cap.
- Preferably, said top and/or bottom deck is of a profiled configuration. Preferably, said profiled configuration are corrugations.
- Preferably, said pallet includes sheet material secured to at least one said deck.
- Preferably, said pallet includes cavities for receipt of tines of a forklift or other handling equipment.
- Preferably, said cavities are located on all sides of said pallet.
- A preferred form of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:
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Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a bearer for a pallet of an embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a pallet of an embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 3 is a partial perspective view of the pallet ofFigure 2 with attachments; -
Figure 4 is a partial side view of the pallet ofFigure 2 with attachments. -
Figures 5a to 5d are cross-sectional views of bearer embodiments for a pallet of the present invention; -
Figures 6a to 6c are a partial side view and sections of embodiments of the invention showing recesses for tines of a forklift; -
Figures 7a and 7b are perspective views showing the four way openings ofFigs. 6a to 6c ; and -
Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the pallet ofFig. 1 . - There is disclosed herein a pallet 1 manufactured of metal typically galvanised steel or aluminium. The pallet 1 includes a
top deck 5, abottom deck 10 and at least twoelongate bearers 15 securing thedecks Figures 1 ,5a to 5d and 8 eachbearer 15 has afirst portion 16 and asecond portion 17 extending separately between thedecks top web 20 and abottom web 25 connected to acentral web 30 byinclined portions 35. In use, thewebs second portions decks holes 45. In the preferred form thecentral webs 30 are substantially vertical or normal to thedecks - Typically, the
portions bearers 15 are positioned abutting each other and fastening means 40 in the form of a threaded fastener or the like secure the twocentral webs 30 together. The pallet 1 can also include a counter-sunk bore or aperture in theholes 45 for hiding the fastening means 40 below the plane of the adjacent surfaces. This will ensure no sharp objects, such as the end of a bolt, protrude above the adjacent surface of thedeck Figure 3 , theelongate bearer 15 can also include astiffener strip 50 to provide further support to thebearer 15 when the pallet 1 is required for heavy loads. Thestiffener strip 50 is merely attached along thecentral web 30 at theholes 45 for the fastening means 40. The pallet 1 can also include many additional components to provide a more profiled pallet 1. For example, the top orbottom decks Figures 2 and7a, 7b . Cover plates andend caps Figures 3 and4 could also be utilized. - Referring specifically to
Figures 1 ,5a to 5c and 8 , the top andbottom webs portions bearer 15 to be replaced if required. In a preferred form, thewebs non-sharp edge 39 is preferably provided between thewebs inclined portions 35. The overall dimensions of all components can change depending upon the required pallet 1. - In
Figure 2 a standard 1000 x 1200 cm pallet 1 is shown. The pallet 1 dimensions can vary to suit particular industry requirements such as, 1165 x 1165 cm, for example. Thedecks flat surface 79 can be provided in place of the corrugations or affixed to the top of the corrugations (seeFigure 4 ) or a combination of surfaces can be provided. - The advantages of the pallet 1 as shown herein is that all components can be disassembled and reassembled or damaged components easily replaced, if required. Shaped sleeves 60 (as best seen in
Figure 4 ) made of any material could also be added to cover edges and increase strength. End caps 55 could also be added to provide a more aesthetically looking pallet 1, provide impact resistance, cover apertures and edges at the ends of thebearers 15. If corrugations are used anedge strip 65 could also be provided to seal in any openings for hygiene requirements. There is also shown inFigures 2 ,6a to 6c ,7a and 7b ,openings 75 for the tines or wheels of forklifts and pallet trucks. The pallet 1 could also include a cross member (not shown) between thebearers 15 or inside the corrugations to provide additional support for very heavy loads. -
Figure 4 also shows additional componentary including alip 77 formed in the corrugations to ensure no sharp edges and to stiffen against impact from a forklift. Aseparate sleeve 60 could also be provided as mentioned above. Thelip 77 also provides an increase in the horizontal strength of the pallet 1. This embodiment also shows afurther sheet material 79 across the top of the corrugations and astiffener strip 50. Thesheet material 79 could be galvanised steel, timber, plastic or any other material, if required. -
Figures 5a to 5d and 8 show different embodiments of thebearer 15. These embodiments are utilised for different fastener combinations allowing easy access to thebearer 15. As seen inFigures 5a and 5b additional members 80 can be included to receive thedecks -
Figures 6a to 6c ,7a and 7b show further embodiments of the invention, detailingopenings 75 in the pallet 1 for allowing four way entry for a lifting device. -
Figure 8 , shows a further embodiment of the invention having fastening means 40 in the form of a screw. Thewebs - The pallet 1 disclosed herein can be completely disassembled as all components can be replaced individually quickly and inexpensively. Pallet 1 has extremely strong load bearing capacity due to the angles of the members making up the
portions bearer 15 horizontal side surfaces; small cross sectional area of end maximises width ofopenings 75 for fork lift tines; allows for bolted or screwedfixings 40 for joins anddecks bearers 15; holes orapertures 45 are recessed allowing for non protruding fixings/connections; external side has no visible joins, resists dirt collection; interior space is minimised to reduce contamination area; interior space small to enhance any cleaning pressure hose effect; thebearers 15 could be galvanised steel or aluminium. - The additional
sheet material layer 79 could be steel, timber, plastic, paperboard, composites or fibres. Thesteel bearers 15 for example could support timber decking and be secured by a threaded nail, bolt or the like. Thebearer 15 shape allows for mid heighthorizontal stiffener 50 attachment for extra heavy loads; bearer shape can be segmented to allow for 4 way pallet option;deck additional decks deck board sleeve 60 to stiffen end against fork lift and pallet truck impact;bearer 15 shape allows for timber deck boards if necessary; deck board shape can have steel strip attached to cover cavities; deck board profile can have 45-60 degree folded ends to eliminate sharp edges; and alternatively deck boards can have horizontal angle cover attachment. - Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many other forms and other structures.
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- A metal pallet having:a top deck (5);a bottom deck (10); andat least two elongate bearers (15) securing said decks (5, 10) together;each bearer (15) having a first portion (16) and second portion (17), each portion extends separately between said decks (5, 10) and has a top web (20) and a bottom web (25) connected to a central web (30) by inclined portions (35),characterised in that said central webs (30) of said first and second portions (16, 17) are releasably secured together.
- The pallet according to claim 1, wherein said central webs (30) are substantially normal to said decks (5, 10).
- The pallet according to claims 1 or 2, wherein said top and bottom webs (20, 25) are releasably secured to said decks (5, 10).
- The pallet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said webs (20, 25, 30) are releasably secured to said decks and/or each other by fastening means.
- The pallet according to claim 4, wherein said fastening means are threaded fasteners.
- The pallet according to claim 4 or 5, wherein said pallet includes a plurality of holes (45) for receiving each said fastening means.
- The pallet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said pallet is of a generally rectangular configuration having a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges.
- The pallet according to claim 7, wherein at least one edge includes a cover plate.
- The pallet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one elongate bearer (15) includes a stiffener (50).
- The pallet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one bearer (15) includes an end cap (55).
- The pallet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said top and/or bottom deck (5, 10) is of a profiled configuration.
- The pallet according to claim 11, wherein said profiled configuration are corrugations.
- The pallet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said pallet includes sheet material secured to at least one said deck (5, 10).
- The pallet according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said pallet includes cavities for receipt of tines of a forklift or other handling equipment.
- The pallet according to claim 14, wherein said cavities are located on all sides of said pallet.
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